Herricks News

Firefighting was his life with a successful career in the NYFD. Now Larry Egan and his wife, Luba, often travel, especially to Australia and New Zealand.

We recently sent out letters within the district, notifying parents that for the 2008-09 school year Herricks School District will be participating in New York State's Universal Pre-K program.

Grateful for Voter Bond and Budget Support We are deeply grateful for the very strong support shown for the bond issue as well as the 2008-09 school budget.

Michael Ederer was presented with his Eagle Rank at a special Court of Honor held in the auditorium in the East Hills Elementary School on April 17.

A budget increase of 5.59 percent with a tax levy increase of 5.89 percent , plus a $7.8 million bond issue - can they really be that much in denial? School taxes have risen 70 percent in the last ten years.

“If the bond is passed it will be at no extra cost to the taxpayer, so I advocate the passage of the bond as well as the budget. Just remember to vote Row B for Kevin Dunn.”

Kevin Dunn, of Williston Park, has announced that he is running for Herricks School Board trustee opposite incumbent Nalini Chugh. via New Hyde Park Illustrated News

“That's something that needs to be corrected”

VOTING 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday at Herricks Community Center. THE BUDGET The district is proposing a budget of $92,190,196 for the 2008-09 school year, an increase of 5.59 percent over last year's ... via Newsday.com

“This multiplicity of negotiations is also expensive and results in very different salary scales and benefits even in neighboring districts”

The Commission on Local Government Efficiency and Competitiveness, formed to make recommendations to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of local government, issued its report and among the commission's ... via Mineola American

Guys & Dolls, the musical, with music and lyrics by Frank Loesser and book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows, a comedic classic, opened over the weekend by the Herricks Community Players at the Herricks Theater, ... via New Hyde Park Illustrated News

Yesterday we had the privilege of hosting a feature story writer from The New York Times. via New Hyde Park Illustrated News

At the last Herricks Board meeting Assistant Superintendent of Business Helen CosHerricks Changes Budget Ratetigan announced that due to the change of the amount of monies to be allocated to the district, by ... via Roslyn News

Here's a look at 10 various North Fork accommodations, based on either a stay or a tour. via Newsday.com

“Brian and I have been in discussion for the better part of two years and what we have come up with, due to his pushing the various people in his company, is a very good solution.”

At the last Herricks school board meeting Herricks Superintendent Dr. Jack Bierwirth said, "Within a week after we announced that we would like to explore an Energy Performance Contract we were approached by a ... via New Hyde Park Illustrated News

Two teen boys who set fire to debris and a wood fence at Herricks Senior High School on Thursday afternoon were arrested and charged with arson, the police said. via Newsday.com

“Never ever let our friends get distracted.”

The Herricks High School Keep The Drive Committee featured a recent assembly program, attended by many elected officials; NYS Commissioner's Office of DMV, Chuck Conroy; Board of Education members; school ... via New Hyde Park Illustrated News

“We received a letter reducing the estimated rate contribution for the Teachers Retirement System. The actual rate is set for July 1; however, they are advising a rate to use for budget purposes and that reduction is $170,000.”

At the outset of the last Herricks School Board meeting that focused on the Middle School, High School and Technology Budget, four students took front and center with the SMARTBoard and demonstrated the latest ... via New Hyde Park Illustrated News

Herricks school started its series of budget meetings by outlining a projected budget-to-budget 5.72 percent increase. via New Hyde Park Illustrated News

“Well, we thought it was going to be held the morning after the prom and that might be a problem.”

At the end of the regular Herricks School Board meeting the board reassembled in circular seating as a large number of high school students filed into the cafeteria to take a seat and have an opportunity to ... via New Hyde Park Illustrated News

Over 25 years ago James Coleman wrote a report funded by the United States Office of Education. via New Hyde Park Illustrated News

“In the year '09-'10 we have two bonds that will be cleared up so that we will not be paying any extra. We will just be substituting this bond payment with that bond payment and there will be no increase to the taxpayer.”

Taking full advantage of the New York State EXCEL aid offered to each school, the Herricks school is moving ahead with its proposed facility projects. via New Hyde Park Illustrated News